"Fantastic Four Photo Hints at Thunderbolts/New Avengers Connection, Fans Speculate"

A newly released photo from The Fantastic Four: First Steps offers a glimpse into a pivotal scene that ties directly into the post-credit sequence of Thunderbolts*/New Avengers. Shared on Instagram by Fandango, the image captures Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm in a futuristic setting, seemingly floating in zero gravity, as noted by Cinema Blend.

Eagle-eyed fans have observed that both characters are donning their iconic Fantastic Four-branded spacesuits, which they only acquire post their transformative journey into space where they gain their superpowers. Additionally, a Fantastic Four logo is visible on what appears to be a door or airlock in the background of the image.

This particular scene seems to be set later in the film, after the Fantastic Four have solidified their status as superheroes. It's noteworthy that this moment hasn't been featured in any of the trailers released so far, which have primarily showcased the team's adventures on Earth, including the impending arrival of the skyscraper-sized villain, Galactus, amidst the backdrop of Reed Richards and Sue Storm preparing for parenthood.

Warning! Spoilers for Thunderbolts*/New Avengers follow: